Wednesday, 6 May 2009

Perth FM News - 6th May 2009

Woman airlifted to hospital after Perthshire crash
A woman has been airlifted to hospital after a collision on a Perthshire road. The two-vehicle crash happened near Bridge of Cally at around midday this afternoon. The woman, who's in her 60's, suffered serious leg and chest injuries when the Gold Volvo she was a passenger in crashed with a blue Fort Transit minibus. The driver of the Volvo also suffered serious chest injuries and is being treated at Ninewells hospital. The minibus driver was not injured but three of his passengers are being treated in hospital. The A893 Perth to Braemar road is closed whilst investigations are underway.

Drink driver jailed after crash
A drunk woman who crashed her car with a baby and toddler in the back seat has been jailed. Norma Fraser from Fife was sentenced at Perth Sheriff court today. She was more than three times the drink drive limit when she crashed her car into a stationary Landrover full of people between Fife and Kinross. She was previously given a four year ban for another drunken crash, but was handed back her licence. The 37 year old's been jailed for five months and given an eight-year driving ban.

Pensioner in critical condition after being struck by car
A local pensioner is in a critical condition after being struck by a car. The 65-year-old woman was walking along York Place when a black Volvo car hit her yesterday evening. She's in a serious but stable condition at Ninewells hospital, with a serious head injury. Anyone who witnessed the crash at around 5 o'clock yesterday is asked to contact the police.

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